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Understanding Slope Detectors for FM Demodulation

Understanding Slope Detectors for FM Demodulation

In this article, we'll analyze the single-tuned discriminator for FM-to-AM conversion. We'll then discuss the balanced discriminator and how it provides improved linearity across a wider bandwidth.


Introduction to Frequency Discriminators for FM Demodulation

Introduction to Frequency Discriminators for FM Demodulation

In this article, we will examine the basic principles of FM demodulation through the simplest frequency discriminator: a differentiator.


Harwin Kona 8.5mm-Pitch High-Reliability Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin Kona 8.5mm-Pitch High-Reliability Power Connectors | New Product Brief

Harwin Kona 8.5mm-Pitch High-Reliability Power Connectors deliver 60A of secure, durable power in extreme conditions. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Positronic X-Hood Precision-Machined One-Piece Banded Backshells | New Product Brief

Positronic X-Hood Precision-Machined One-Piece Banded Backshells | New Product Brief

Positronic X-Hood Precision-Machined One-Piece Banded Backshells deliver durability, EMI protection, and reliable performance in demanding environments. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Building Resilient Systems with Trompeter Space-Rated Connectors | Tech Guide

Building Resilient Systems with Trompeter Space-Rated Connectors | Tech Guide

Building Resilient Systems with Trompeter Space-Rated Connectors are engineered for mission-critical aerospace applications, delivering reliability under extreme conditions such as vacuum, radiation, vibration, and temperature extremes. Watch now to get started!


At Its Innovators Day Event, Altera Unveils Expanded Agilex FPGA Portfolio

At Its Innovators Day Event, Altera Unveils Expanded Agilex FPGA Portfolio

Today, the FPGA company revealed an array of new announcements at its annual Altera Innovators Day developer conference.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Jake Hertz
FM Generation Techniques: Solved Examples

FM Generation Techniques: Solved Examples

In this article, we'll solidify our understanding of the reactance modulator and Armstrong modulator circuits by working through a series of design problems.


Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.


Armstrong’s Method of FM Generation

Armstrong’s Method of FM Generation

This article explores the concept of indirect FM generation and the basic operation of the Armstrong modulator.


Using Worst-Case Execution Time Analysis to Uncover Hidden Timing Couplings

Using Worst-Case Execution Time Analysis to Uncover Hidden Timing Couplings

Learn about "hidden" timing couplings in multicore systems that cause unexpected interference, significantly impacting Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) even for independent tasks.


Understanding Varactor and PLL-Based FM Generation Using Crystal Oscillators

Understanding Varactor and PLL-Based FM Generation Using Crystal Oscillators

In this article, we examine two different methods of producing wideband FM signals. Both use crystal oscillators to provide improved frequency stability.


Microchip Specializes GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Modules for Defense

Microchip Specializes GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Modules for Defense

The new timing solutions bring precise synchronization to harsh or signal-denied environments.


News Sep 08, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Improving the Frequency Deviation and Stability of a Direct FM Generator

Improving the Frequency Deviation and Stability of a Direct FM Generator

In this article, we explore the limitations of LC oscillators for direct FM generation and how to deal with them using multipliers and automatic frequency control (AFC) circuits.


Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

Antenna Innovations Come in Sizes Ranging from a Stamp to a School Bus

In this roundup, we spotlight small, medium, and large antenna announcements fortifying communication across industries, from drones to satellites.


News Sep 03, 2025 by Duane Benson
Vannevar Bush and the Engineering of American Innovation

Vannevar Bush and the Engineering of American Innovation

Vannevar Bush shaped how the United States builds, funds, and thinks about technology. As both inventor and institutional architect, his work laid the foundations for digital logic, wartime research coordination, and the entire modern R&D landscape.


News Sep 02, 2025 by Luke James
Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Using Varactor Diodes for FM Signal Generation

Learn how a varactor diode's variable capacitance, together with an LC tank circuit, can drive a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to create FM waveforms.


Amphenol Aerospace SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aerospace SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connectors | New Product Brief

Amphenol Aerospace SpaceVPX VITA 78 Connectors are rugged, high-reliability solutions designed for space-based electronic systems. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

An FM Generator Circuit Using the Capacitance of a Collector-Base Junction

In this article, we examine a reactance modulator design that employs the variable capacitance of a bipolar junction transistor to modulate the output of a Colpitts oscillator.


Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

Introduction to Reactance Modulators for Generating FM Signals

In this article, we'll introduce the fundamental concepts of direct FM generation and examine a key FM modulation circuit: the reactance modulator.


A Reflection on Merrill Skolnik, Radar Technology Pioneer

A Reflection on Merrill Skolnik, Radar Technology Pioneer

Behind the foundational and advanced radar textbooks of our day stood the brilliant engineer and researcher Merrill Skolnik.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Luke James